Six Feet Chat
Podcast Description
Welcome to Six Feet Chat—the podcast that digs into funerals, death culture, and everything beyond life.
If you're curious about the funeral industry, unique traditions, or incredible funeral stories, this podcast is for you. Each episode features insider conversations with industry experts, bizarre traditions, and unexpected funeral moments.
We approach death with respect, curiosity, and a touch of humor. Subscribe now and join us as we explore the world six feet under—one chat at a time.
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The podcast focuses on diverse topics including funeral history, the funeral industry's future, and unique global death traditions, with episodes showcasing insider perspectives like those of licensed funeral directors, unexpected funeral stories, and critical discussions like the Houston Embalmer scandal.
Welcome to Six Feet Chat—the podcast that digs into funerals, death culture, and everything beyond life.
If you’re curious about the funeral industry, unique traditions, or incredible funeral stories, this podcast is for you. Each episode features insider conversations with industry experts, bizarre traditions, and unexpected funeral moments.
We approach death with respect, curiosity, and a touch of humor. Subscribe now and join us as we explore the world six feet under—one chat at a time.
In this episode of Six Feet Chat, we’re joined by the incredible Shannon Smith Hodge, a licensed funeral director and owner of Grace Memorial Chapel and Funeral Home in Inglewood, California. Known online as @MrsMortuary, Shannon shares her inspiring journey into the funeral profession, what it’s like running her own funeral home, and the truths behind life—and death—in the business.
We talk about:
– How she got started in the industry
– Mortuary schools in California like American River College and Cypress College
– What it takes to truly serve grieving families
– The deep love she has for this calling
– Plus – we dive into the shocking Houston Embalmer scandal, where a licensed embalmer is accused of mutilating a deceased registered sex offender.
Whether you’re curious about a career in death care or just want a peek behind the scenes, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Follow @MrsMortuary on Instagram & TikTok for more from Shannon.
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